A5102960827- Innovations in Medical Education
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Higher Education and Employability
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Adult and Continuing Education Topics
- Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Body Contouring and Surgery
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Gender Diversity and Inequality
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Educational Strategies and Epistemologies
- Management and Organizational Studies
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
University of Sunderland
2015-2024
Harvard University
1999-2024
University of Cumbria
2018-2022
Hershey (United States)
2022
Medical Defence Union
2021
Marymount University
2021
Liverpool Hope University
2018-2020
Sunderland Royal Hospital
2017
Tufts Medical Center
2011
University of Agder
2009
It is widely accepted that supplementation with folic acid, a B vitamin, reduces the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs). this case—control study tested hypothesis multivitamins reduce risks selected birth other than NTDs. Infants and without aborted fetuses were ascertained in greater metropolitan areas Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto during 1993–1996. Moathers interviewed within 6 months after delivery about variety factors, including details on vitamin use. Eight case groups included: cleft...
Objective Surgery remains an inherently male-dominated profession. The aim of this study was to survey women working within the discipline, understand their current perceptions, providing insight into practical day-to-day lives, supporting action-oriented change. Design and setting link a confidential, online distributed through Association Surgeons Great Britain Ireland (ASGBI) social media platforms on Facebook Twitter over 2-week period in October 2017. Participants Women surgical...
Importance Patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) experience oral complications requiring substantial dental treatment. This is commonly not reimbursed by medical insurers, presenting a potential financial burden patients. Objective To characterize the care needs associated cost patients with HNC. Design, Setting, Participants survey study included Head Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) members who were surveyed from March 23 to October 27, 2023, using Qualtrics. The was...
Abstract BACKGROUND Based on experimental evidence and clinical observations, hemifacial microsomia (HFM) is one of several structural anomalies that are postulated to result from vascular disruption. We collected data in a case‐control study identify whether vasoactive exposures or events during early pregnancy affect the risk HFM. METHODS Cases with diagnosis HFM were identified at craniofacial centers 26 cities across United States Canada, 1996 2002. Controls matched cases by age...
The association between fluoride and risk for osteosarcoma is controversial. purpose of this study was to determine if bone levels are higher in individuals with osteosarcoma. Incident cases (N = 137) tumor controls 51) were identified by orthopedic physicians, segments tumor-adjacent iliac crest analyzed content. Logistic regression adjusted age sex potential confounders used estimate odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (CI). There no significant difference controls. OR age, gender, a...
Summary There is currently little research into the experiences of those who have undergone bariatric surgery, or how surgery affects their lives and social interactions. Adopting a constructivist grounded theory methodological approach with constant comparative analytical framework, semi‐structured interviews were carried out 18 participants (11 female, 7 male) had permanent surgical procedures 5‐24 months prior to interview. Findings revealed that regarded encounters after as underpinned...
Objective To explore the impact of medication-related osteonecrosis jaw (MRONJ) on quality life and to attitudes perceptions patients towards multidisciplinary approach prevention condition. Design Interpretivist methodology using qualitative semistructured interviews. Setting Primary care general medical practices secondary dental services in England. Participants 23 patients; 6 with MRONJ, 13 prescribed bisphosphonates, 4 osteoporosis not currently any medication. Results Patients felt...
Background: Previous campaigns to combat stigma emphasise the need for people who do not have mental health problems behave in a non-stigmatising socially inclusive way towards those do. Less attention has been given role of with construction or impact it upon them. Aim: To enhance services' contribution supporting their clients dealing stigma, this study explores nature and from perspective lived experience service users. Method: In-depth interviews 27 Caucasian users Results: All...
A number of quantitative studies people with severe mental illness show that, as the general population, supportive social relationships are associated well-being but nature and causation this association unclear. To enhance services' contribution to support needs their clients, study explores qualitatively from perspective lived experience 27 health service users. Social contacts were reported be both protective damaging it was common for close in particular harmful. Loneliness a problem,...
Abstract BACKGROUND The association between maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy and oral clefts in offspring remains unclear. We studied this relation a case–control surveillance study of birth defects. METHODS From 1983 to 1997, we recruited 5956 subjects from greater Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, parts Iowa. cases were liveborn infants with cleft palate alone (CP; n = 205), lip (CLP; 383), (CL; 259), or Pierre‐Robin sequence (n 65). controls 4272) who had no but one more the...
This article provides an overview of approaches to and models education assist nurses involved in the delivery continuing professional development. A number will be summarised look at how learning, teaching assessment can integrated benefit learner, benefits this may have nursing development courses. The author also considers different domains learning: cognitive, psychomotor affective. presents case for considering constructive alignment educational content as one means increasing...
Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ) is a rare, yet significant, adverse effect bisphosphonate therapy. A multidisciplinary approach to prevention BRONJ recommended due significant morbidity and difficulty treating condition. Current evidence suggests that both general practitioners (GPs) community pharmacists have limited knowledge relating preventative strategies are rarely implemented.To explore attitudes perceptions GPs on risks for development BRONJ.Interpretivist...
Emotional preparedness is required for emergency paramedic practice. labour underpins the role of paramedics at frontline patient care. During COVID-19 pandemic where patients are their most vulnerable, it imperative that can offer both reassurance to parents and be empowered in face virus. Dealing with has put stress on paramedics, whom psychological wellbeing capacity cope exceptionally challenging circumstances, death so frequently characterised severe cases
Objective To explore general dental practitioners’ (GDPs’) perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the risks of medication-related osteonecrosis jaw (MRONJ) current/potential multidisciplinary approach(es) to prevention condition. Design Interpretivist methodology using a grounded theory approach constant comparative analysis undertake an iterative series semistructured interviews. Ritchie Spencer’s framework facilitated identification prioritisation salient themes. Setting Primary care...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the notion that social constructionist approaches learning, which a building with hands provides, “technique leverages potential hand-mind dynamic” as historically reported in extant published literature. Design/methodology/approach use LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) method context transformative learning Higher Education was used drive Situational analysis sixteen postgraduate nursing students, from African contexts. This methodological approach...
A consultation exercise was undertaken with UK embryologists to construct knowledge of the occupational health issues they experience in everyday practice. Data were obtained from 223 eligible survey responses. Work-related ill self-reported by 58.3% respondents, 76.2% whom reported multiple issues. The most frequently disclosed ill-health conditions musculoskeletal disorders (45.3%) and stress mental problems (27.8%). Other an incidence above 3% ocular auditory needlestick liquid nitrogen...
From an historical perspective the United Kingdom (UK) has been first European country of choice for Nigerian students wishing to study overseas. As international contingent, continue represent UK's third largest student body. This paper provides insight into research undertaken examine students' capacity transition UK Higher Education system from a sociocultural perspective. Across Institutions (HEI's) have addressed issues surrounding internationalisation and decolonisation portfolio...
Objective To explore the attitudes towards, and perceptions of, primary care healthcare staff patients, regarding role of clinical pharmacists in provision oral health advice collaboration with dentists general practice. Design Interpretivist methodology using qualitative semi-structured interviews focus groups. Participants 22 participants; 10 pharmacists; 3 practitioners; 2 nurses; 1 practice manager; 6 patients. Setting Primary medical practices North East England University Sunderland...
Background: The subepithelial connective tissue graft has markedly broadened clinicians' abilities to treat gingival recession. Frequently, however, bulky soft contours are sequelae of this procedure, and post‐healing gingivoplasty is often performed improve esthetics the grafted site. As a secondary benefit, it believed that zone keratinized additionally increased after gingivoplasty. Methods: To further investigate clinical impression, 16 bilateral pairs sites with recession in 6...